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4/17/2008 6:45:36 AM EDT
I have a post ban barrel that I want to experiment with on a lathe.  I would like to cut my own threads to attach FH or MB device.

Where can I get a drawing that shows the correct dimensions for standard mil-spec barrel threading?  How much of the barrel from the muzzle end do I turn down to 0.500" (dim A)?

How much space do I leave between the threads and the turned down shoulder (dim B)?  What is the OD of that space between the last thread and the shoulder (dim C)?

4/17/2008 8:40:46 AM EDT
[#1]
C=1/2 inch x 28 threads per inch

just use a die that is 1/2 x 28
4/17/2008 8:46:27 AM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
C=1/2 inch x 28 threads per inch

just use a die that is 1/2 x 28


A die has no place in threading a barrel.

Buy a copy of Machinery's Handbook and go from there.  You're trying for 1/2-28 threads.  Everything you want to know about threading is contained in that book.

I'd also suggest you start on a bit of steel bar stock and not a rifle barrel.  
4/17/2008 8:57:30 AM EDT
[#3]
Per drawing #9349054:

A= .620+.020
B= .100 max to the first thread
C= Thread root diameter

There is a radius of .021-.010 (.021 to .011) where the shoulder at the rear of the "B" area transitions to the "C" diameter.
4/17/2008 11:51:40 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
C=1/2 inch x 28 threads per inch

just use a die that is 1/2 x 28


A die has no place in threading a barrel.

Buy a copy of Machinery's Handbook and go from there.  You're trying for 1/2-28 threads.  Everything you want to know about threading is contained in that book.

I'd also suggest you start on a bit of steel bar stock and not a rifle barrel.  


Agreed...

-Jbot
4/18/2008 8:50:26 PM EDT
[#5]
As long as you are doing your own barrel, cut the end so you don't have to use a crush washer.  Have the flash suppressor butt up against the barrel.

This is a touch of class that screams "custom" and "worksmanship" to me.
4/21/2008 3:29:57 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Per drawing #9349054:

A= .620+.020
B= .100 max to the first thread
C= Thread root diameter

There is a radius of .021-.010 (.021 to .011) where the shoulder at the rear of the "B" area transitions to the "C" diameter.


Thank you.

I was able to get the threads cut and they look great.
4/21/2008 3:44:22 AM EDT
[#7]
Can we pin this for reference?
Good info.
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